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“Close To You” Original London Cast Recording to be released June 24

On June 24, Ghostlight Records will release the original London cast recording of Close To You: Bacharach Reimagined, Kyle Riabko’s jukebox musical celebrating the music of Burt Bacharach. The show garnered glowing reviews last year for Riabko’s fresh, imaginative take on the music of Burt Bacharach, and the cast album promises the full show, featuring more than 30 classic Bacharach songs as well as a dozen of Riabko’s demo recordings.

The show also boasts a significant endorsement, that of the composer:

“Kyle has done something truly unique,” said Burt Bacharach. “It’s brilliant. It’s a very fresh take on my music and a huge tribute to me.”

The album will be released digitally on June 24 with a CD release to follow in July 1.

The text of Ghostlight Records’ press release is below.

New York, NY (5/24/2016) – Ghostlight Records will release the Original London Cast Recording ofKYLE RIABKO’s Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined in digital formats, Friday, June 24 with
two-disc physical copies online and in stores Friday, July 1. Seen in New York and London, the show
revitalizes the catalog of the iconic American composer for a new generation with Riabko’s visionary
interpretations. The album also features special bonus tracks of Kyle’s never-before-heard original demos,
which formed the basis for the project. The 28-page booklet includes a note from Riabko, liner notes,
production and studio photography and opening night photos of Bacharach with the cast. Videos of the
West End production’s trailer and the album’s recording session are available on YouTube. Close to You:Bacharach Reimagined is produced and arranged by Kyle Riabko with David Lane Seltzer of
Entertainment 360 serving as executive producer.

Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined is the Original London Cast Recording of the hit West End show
which began Off Broadway and featured musician Kyle Riabko’s brilliant take on the genre-spanning
catalogue of Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David and others. The recording features over 30 hits as
performed by Riabko and the other incredibly talented young singers and musicians who made up the cast
of this magical show. The album showcases beautifully-reimagined versions of classics such as “Alfie,” “I Say
a Little Prayer,” “Walk On By,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” “The Look of Love,” “What’s New
Pussycat?”, “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “Don’t Make Me Over,” “(There’s) Always Something There to
Remind Me,” “A House Is Not A Home,” and the enduring title track.

Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined was hailed as “an exhilaratingly fresh new spin” by the London
Independent, “highly imaginative” by The Daily Telegraph, “the hippest and hottest musical night in town”
by The Stage and “ferociously clever” by The Daily Mail. When the show originally opened in New York,
Entertainment Weekly raved that “Riabko is the wonderfully appealing star. It’s completely swoon-worthy
and super-groovy.” New York Magazine called the show “a stunning new musical. It’s a revelation and it’s
fantastic.” According to The Washington Post, “the fun, youthful vibe of this show brings a new flavor to
Bacharach’s timeless classics.”

Burt Bacharach appeared at the show’s opening night in the West End, and said, “This is star musicianship.
Kyle is a beautiful singer and one hell of a guitar player. This is truly a gift. It’s a love letter to me.”

KYLE RIABKO is a singer, guitarist, composer and actor who grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Before
starring on Broadway in both Spring Awakening and Hair, Kyle released a full-length album of original
music on Columbia/Aware Records and spent his teen years appearing as an opening act for a wide range of
artists including: B.B. King, James Brown, John Mayer, Keb’ Mo’, Buddy Guy, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5,
among others.

After appearing in various film and television roles, Kyle created and starred in an earlier incarnation of the
show at New York Theatre Workshop and The Menier Chocolate Factory under the title What’s It All About?
Bacharach Reimagined. The production received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Revue,
an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical and four Lucille
Lortel Award nominations, including ones for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lead Actor in a
Musical for Kyle.
The album features Kyle Riabko (vocals, guitars, keyboards, ukulele), Daniel Bailen (vocals, electric
bass, upright bass, cello, guitar), Greg Coulson (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Anastacia McCleskey
(vocals), Stephanie McKeon (vocals), Renato Paris (vocals, keyboards) and James Williams
(percussion).

“CLOSE TO YOU: BACHARACH REVISITED” TRACK LISTDISC ONE
1. Intro
2. Anyone Who Had A Heart /
This Guy’s In Love With You
3. The Look Of Love / I Say A Little Prayer / Arthur’s Theme
4. Close To You
5. Psychedelic Interlude
6. I Come To You
7. Making Love
8. San Jose Interlude
9. The Windows Of The World /
What The World Needs Now Is Love
10. Message To Michael /
Do You Know The Way To San Jose
11. The Sundance Kid / Magic Moments /
Trains and Boats and Planes
12. Don’t Make Me Over
13. Walk On By
14. A House Is Not A Home
15. Make It Easy On Yourself / Mash-Up (Magic Moments,
Alfie, Making Love, This Guy’s In Love With You)

DISC TWO
1. Percussion Section (Reach Out For Me, Baby It’s You, Wishin’ and Hopin’, That’s What Friends Are For, Any Day Now)
2. I’ll Never Fall In Love Again
3. Mexican Divorce
4. I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself / On My Own /(There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me
5. Raindrops Interlude
6. Alfie
7. What The World Needs Now Is Love
8. What’s New Pussycat?
9. Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head
10. DEMO: Anyone Who Had A Heart / This Guy’s In Love With You
11. DEMO: The Look Of Love / I Say A Little Prayer For You /Arthur’s Theme
12. DEMO: Close To You
13. DEMO: I Come To You
14. DEMO: Making Love
15. DEMO: San Jose Interlude
16. DEMO: Message To Michael / Do You Know The Way To San Jose
17. DEMO: The Sundance Kid / Magic Moments
18. DEMO: Don’t Make Me Over
19. DEMO: Walk On By (original version)
20. DEMO: Walk On By (revised version)
21. DEMO: I’ll Never Fall In Love Again